Associate Community Pastor

Job description

The Associate Community Pastor supports the overall Community ministry and develops to one day step into the lead Community Pastor role. At Life.Church, we exist to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. It’s been our mission since 1996 and has guided us every day. Leading people isn’t just an expectation; it’s a necessity. It’s a cornerstone of our culture. That's why we’re always seeking leaders—leaders like you—to bring your skills to life. We are one church meeting in multiple locations, and we want to help you become the person God made you to be. Our Community team leads our church to follow Jesus and love our neighbors through the power of community. We accomplish this by focusing on three things: 1. We develop our leaders. 2. We connect people to LifeGroups. 3. We care for our neighbors. Associate Community Pastors partner with lead Community Pastors to lead the ministry using the framework of our Community Approach to Ministry. What You'll Do Identify and develop key volunteer leaders, including Community Coaches and LifeGroup Leaders. Connect people to LifeGroups and local volunteer opportunities. Form partnerships with and advocate for like-minded non-profit organizations making a significant impact in local communities. Develop to step into the lead Community Pastor role. Ensure excellence in ministry processes, including group management, leader onboarding, benevolence, and event planning. Plan and execute successful quarterly ministry growth strategies. Identify trends to understand ministry health and respond to key opportunities. Provide pastoral care and invest in the spiritual transformation of the church attenders and volunteer leaders. Collaborate and support all weekend ministries. Skills Needed to Succeed Exemplify a passion for helping people grow personally and spiritually. Articulate vision in large and small settings that motivates people to act. Coaching, managing, and developing leaders. Exhibiting clear verbal, interpersonal, and written communication. Problem-solving, time management, and following through on commitments. Thinking, planning, and acting strategically and relationally. Responding quickly and making independent decisions. Facilitating meetings and communicating to various groups. Relational skills that present harmony and genuine spiritual authority. Creating and stewarding budgets. Utilizing basic software and office equipment. High School Diploma or GED. 1 year of work-related experience.